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The
Access 2.3 Single with its comfortable seat, joystick steering,
single rope control and amazing maneuverability has to be the easiest
boat in the world to sail. Add to that the wide side decks, ballasted
centreboard and reefable sail and it also has to be one of the safest. |
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The Access 2.3 Wide can be sailed sedately by two average sized adults,
or as a sporty little racer by a single sailor. As with the 2.3
Single, the sailor's weight low in the boat enhances stability,
but the Wide having narrow side decks needs the solo sailor to swivel
their upper body weight to windward to keep the boat dry in breezy
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The
303 Wide is ideal for those sailors who wish to take their sailing
a stage further. This boat has a taller rig with the addition of
a jib so there are two control lines to handle, but the heavier
keel, same steering and similar hull design parameters to the smaller
2.3 ensures these boats are also extremely safe and easy to sail.
The
Access 303 Wide will balance perfectly when sailed single-handed,
yet also balance when sailed by two full sized adults. The end result
is an inexpensive, very versatile, exciting, yet very relaxing and
comfortable boat to sail. |
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The
Challenger trimaran has three hulls, a single seat with a single
sail. This means minimal controls, a tiller to steer and a single
rope to control the sail. Very safe and stable, this boat was specifically
designed for disabled sailing. The sailor sits in a normal sat in
the central hull and is able, after a very short introduction, to
take the boat out single handed in lower wind speeds. We also have
an instructors seat that we are able to clip onto the side of the
boat whilst training. |
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The
Wayfarer dinghy was designed by Ian Proctor in 1957 and has since
acquired an unrivalled reputation as a tough and seaworthy cruising
dinghy, yet at the same time being responsive and rewarding to race.
This
16 footer is ideal for learning to sail, day-sail with larger groups
or for cruising adventures around the lake and its islands. |
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The Tepco is a
very stable and safe dinghy is ideal for cruising around the lake.
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Drascombe Lugger 1262 was bought in 2006, thanks to a grant from Awards for All. It is an open 2-masted 18' 9" sailing boat which offers a safe stable platform, capable of carrying 6 adults.
The tan-coloured sails are loose-footed and therefore the dangers of a boom are avoided. This popular cruising dinghy is kept on a mooring during the summer months. |
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The
Oppie (full name Optimist) is the smallest and simplest boat in
which absolute beginners can start sailing on their own.
With
only a tiller and single control line, it is especially suitable
for younger children who delight in being captain of their own ship! |
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The
Pioner provides a stable platform for gentle cruises around the
lake. This can be a great confidence builder for your first time
out on the water.
The
front of the boat lowers to allow access by wheelchairs and clamps
are fitted to a track set into the deck to ensure safety. |
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